{"id":119235,"date":"2025-01-20T20:37:54","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T01:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=119235"},"modified":"2025-01-20T20:37:54","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T01:37:54","slug":"nets-bojan-bogdanovic-perfect-candidate-for-celtics-lakers-kings-and-knicks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/01\/20\/nets-bojan-bogdanovic-perfect-candidate-for-celtics-lakers-kings-and-knicks\/","title":{"rendered":"15.6 PPG ‘Perfect’ Candidate For Celtics, Lakers, Kings, And Knicks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brooklyn Nets<\/a> Forward, Bojan Bogdanovic<\/a> has returned to on-court activities, according to a report<\/a> by the <\/span>New York Post<\/em>. Bojan is still awaiting clearance to suit up and play. Bogdanovic last saw live action during the postseason with the New York Knicks<\/a>, where he dealt with multiple injuries. A left foot injury and a wrist issue sidelined him for months, delaying his debut with the Nets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nets’ Bojan Bogdanovic ‘Perfect’ Candidate For Celtics, Lakers, Kings, And Knicks<\/h2>\n

At 35 years old, Bogdanovic may still need time before returning to game action. However, his efficient scoring ability should make him a valuable asset for playoff-contending teams.<\/p>\n

Bogdanovic\u2019s Journey from Detroit to Brooklyn<\/h3>\n

Last season, Bogdanovic began with the Detroit Pistons and averaged an impressive 20.2 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. However, he was traded midseason to the Knicks, where he struggled to find a consistent role. His production dropped to 10.4 points per game in just 20 minutes per contest.<\/p>\n

Despite limited minutes, Bogdanovic showcased his elite shooting ability, a skill that remains in high demand across the league. His career averages of 15.6 points per game on 46.0\/39.4\/85.9 shooting splits highlight his offensive efficiency.<\/p>\n

Brooklyn Nets\u2019 Rebuild Creates Opportunity<\/h3>\n

The Nets<\/a> are firmly in rebuilding<\/a> mode, focusing on acquiring young talent and draft assets. They recently traded veterans Dennis Schroder<\/a> and Dorian Finney-Smith<\/a> for second-round picks, further signaling their intent to tank for a high lottery pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. With four<\/a> first-round picks in the 2025 draft, the Nets\u2019 timeline doesn\u2019t align with Bogdanovic\u2019s remaining years.<\/p>\n

A buyout appears to be the most realistic outcome for Bogdanovic. His $19.03 million<\/a> cap hit makes him difficult to move before the February 6 trade deadline, especially since he likely won\u2019t play enough games to rebuild trade value.<\/p>\n

Why Bogdanovic Fits Contenders<\/h3>\n

If bought out, Bogdanovic could join a contender on a veteran minimum contract. His efficient scoring and ability to space the floor make him a perfect fit for teams looking to bolster their bench production.<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Lakers<\/h4>\n

The Lakers, who recently created<\/a> space under the second apron through the Finney-Smith trade, are a natural fit. Adding Bogdanovic would address their need for consistent scoring from the bench (they are 29th<\/a> in bench scoring).<\/p>\n

New York Knicks<\/h4>\n

The Knicks, ranked last in bench scoring this season, could use Bogdanovic\u2019s offensive production. However, the Knicks would need to free up cap space under the second apron. A Mitchell Robinson<\/a> trade, rumored for months, could create the necessary flexibility.<\/p>\n

Sacramento Kings<\/h4>\n

The Kings, currently a taxpaying team, could use their room exception to offer Bogdanovic more than a veteran minimum. His shooting fits seamlessly with their fast-paced offense, giving them another weapon off the bench.<\/p>\n

Boston Celtics<\/h4>\n

The Celtics face luxury tax concerns, with a tax bill above $65 million<\/a>. Adding Bogdanovic\u2019s veteran minimum contract would further increase that number. However, Boston\u2019s ownership appears willing to invest in a championship run. Bogdanovic\u2019s scoring would provide depth for a team aiming to repeat as champions.<\/p>\n

Bogdanovic\u2019s Post-Buyout Potential<\/h3>\n

Bogdanovic offers proven scoring and playoff experience, making him an intriguing buyout candidate for contending teams. His shooting consistency, coupled with career averages of 15.6 points per game, fills a critical need for playoff hopefuls.<\/p>\n

The Lakers, Knicks, Kings, and Celtics all present logical destinations. While his path to a title may require some financial maneuvering, Bogdanovic\u2019s efficient scoring makes him worth the investment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Brooklyn Nets Forward, Bojan Bogdanovic has returned to on-court activities, according to a report by the New York Post. Bojan is still awaiting clearance to suit up and play. Bogdanovic last saw live action during the postseason with the New York Knicks, where he dealt with multiple injuries. A left foot injury and a wrist […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5018,"featured_media":119239,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[62,1608,5,6,26,12,29],"tags":[49979,2975,237,252,2272,49671,49708,1616,4261,4975,98,4745,596,1382,662],"class_list":["post-119235","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nba","category-basketball","category-celtics","category-nets","category-lakers","category-knicks","category-kings","tag-2024-25-nba-season","tag-bench","tag-bojan-bogdanovic","tag-dennis-schroder","tag-dorian-finney-smith","tag-exceptions","tag-luxury-tax","tag-mitchell-robinson","tag-nba-buyout","tag-nba-contracts","tag-nba-draft","tag-nba-injuries","tag-nba-playoffs","tag-nba-trade","tag-nba-trade-deadline"],"modified_by":"Frederick Okocha","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/119235","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5018"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=119235"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/119235\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":119240,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/119235\/revisions\/119240"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/119239"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=119235"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=119235"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=119235"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}